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The government is set to release over Sh1.5 billion this week to finalize the construction of stalled hospitals in Uasin Gishu County. The funding will go towards completing the Ziwa and Burnt Forest Level 5 hospitals, which were started during the tenure of former governor Jackson Mandago, now a senator. …

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has assured residents that he will help identify a capable successor to lead the county once his term concludes. Malombe has been considering whether to run for re-election in 2027, though the constitution limits a governor’s tenure to two consecutive five-year terms. “While it’s still uncertain, …

James Mukhongo Barasa, the Member of County Assembly for Chwele Kabuchai ward, has passed away. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praised Mukhongo’s determination and courage in his battle against cancer. In his tribute, Wetang’ula described Mukhongo not just as a leader, but also as a brother, a son of the …

The government has officially introduced biometric registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to improve the accuracy of patient identification and streamline healthcare access across the country. During the launch at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that biometric registration is now fully …

Tensions are running high at Eldoret National Polytechnic following the fatal stabbing of a male student by unknown assailants on Sunday night, sparking outrage among students and leading to a heavy police presence. The 19-year-old student was attacked around 8 p.m. while walking from the college to his rented residence …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has dismissed a letter circulating online that falsely claims Siaya Governor James Orengo has resigned. The letter, which has gained significant attention, purports to be from Orengo and is addressed to the Speaker of the Siaya County Assembly, with copies sent to the Deputy …

The Milimani Law Courts will rule on September 2, 2025, whether to approve the withdrawal of a criminal case against two police officers accused of unlawfully detaining a UK national. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has requested the termination of the case, citing the complainant’s consent …

The Kenyan government has introduced a ban on tobacco imports in a bid to address the growing problem of tobacco use among the youth. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation. The ban is part of a wider …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been granted bail on a Sh53 million bond while he awaits the hearing of his appeal. Waititu had been serving a prison sentence after being convicted of corruption charges involving Sh588 million in February. However, the High Court, under Judge Lucy Njuguna, reversed an …

In a groundbreaking move aimed at making university education more affordable, the government has unveiled a new fee structure for all academic programmes at public universities. This revised structure, set to take effect on September 1, 2025, applies to both first-year and continuing students. The decision follows extensive consultations with …